Slow-Cooker Black Bean-Mushroom Chili Lindsey made this recipe for the September Frozen food cooking group from EatingWell: Winter 2004, The Essential EatingWell Cookbook (2004). She said that make enough to share 15 servings meant it could not fit in the slow-cooker so she made it on the stove instead. http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/slow_cooker_black_bean_mushroom_chili.html Black beans, earthy mushrooms and tangy tomatillos combine with a variety of spices and smoky chipotles to create a fantastic full-flavored chili. It can simmer in the slow cooker all day, which makes it perfect for a healthy supper when […]READ MORE

This was the recipe I made for September’s frozen food cooking club. I made 15 servings to give away (3 for each of the 5 girls). I interpreted it from Giada De Laurentiis’ recipe found here; http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/italian-wedding-soup-recipe/index.html My husband does not really like soup, he is more like a pizza and mac and cheese kind of guy, but he looks forward to when I make this. Italian Wedding Soup This recipe was for 8 servings so I made 2.5 times this amount. This is what my freezer looked like. Ingredients Meatballs: 1 […]READ MORE

I find breakfast to be very hard for me and my husband as we are running out the door at different times. I have starting making overnight oats which is keeps me very full and is delicious. Here is how to make them. I use a mason jar and add these ingredients: all measurements are approximate 1/3 cup milk 1/3 cup old fashion oats (uncooked) 1/2 cup of yogurt 1 teaspoon chia seeds (thickens it up and is very healthy) 1/4 mashed banana Then comes the exciting part […]READ MORE

One of my patients made these for me and I just loved them! I now keep some in my office at all times for a healthy protein snack. 1 cup peanut butter or almond butter ¾ cup honey or agave nectar 1 cup Protein powder, chocolate or vanilla 1 cup oats 1. Microwave peanut butter and honey in a microwave safe bowl for 90 seconds. 2. Mix in your favorite Protein Powder. 3. Stir in oats. 4. Wait for it to cool a little and roll into tablespoon sized balls. Makes about […]READ MORE